FMS AH-1Z Program, MA-8 Control Panel Assembly Parts

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division in Lakehurst, New Jersey, intends to issue a sole-source, fixed-price contract for MA-8 Control Panel Assembly Parts supporting the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Bahrain AH-1Z Program. The procurement specifically involves an A1 Kit with Part Number CDPKITA1 and National Stock Number 3655-102-331-4165. The government will solicit and negotiate with only Chase Supply Inc. under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a single source when no other suppliers can meet agency requirements. Chase Supply is recognized as the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the support equipment, possessing unique technical expertise and data necessary for this procurement. The government will consider all information received prior to the January 3, 2025 closing date, with the understanding that the determination to proceed as a non-competitive procurement remains solely at the government's discretion.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract, and the procurement is targeted exclusively to Chase Supply (CAGE: 1RZM1). The Statement of Work requires delivery of one MA-8 Control Panel Assembly Parts A1 Kit within 36 weeks after order receipt, with strict compliance to ISO 9001 quality standards and MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging specifications. Delivery will be made to the Cryogenics Rework Depot at Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, New Jersey, with FOB Destination terms. The contract involves upgrading a Nitrogen Service Unit's MA-8 Control Panel in compliance with SEC 5641, and requires government inspection approval and Unique Item Identification (IUID) marking. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement is classified under NAICS Category 332812 (Metal Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services to Manufacturers) and PSC Category 3655 (Gas Generating and Dispensing Systems).